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Small living rooms can be a big disappointment—unless you know how to create the illusion of space. If your home has a small living room, there are many ways that you can make your small living room look bigger by simply making smart color and furniture choices. Try the following tips:
Invest in Mirrors
Mirrors make rooms look bigger by adding additional depth and by reflecting light around the space. When seeking out wall mirrors, look for one or two large pieces in prominent frames to hang on different sides of the room. Having multiple reflective surfaces in one area can disguise the true dimensions of the room.
Keep Furniture Away from the Walls
Shoving furniture against the walls eliminates the margins, making the area feel tight and confining. Keep a buffer of floor space between all furniture and the walls.
Keep it All One Color
Make the walls, floors and furniture all different shades of one light color (like cream or white). This monochromatic palette can smudge the actual boundaries of the room, making it seem more open.
Buy Furniture with Hidden or Built-in Storage
Keep the clutter at bay. Small, loose items like remote controls, coasters and reading material can all detract from the sense of spaciousness. Purchase furniture items that contain built-in storage. A coffee table with drawers, a bench with a lift-up seat and a trunk that doubles as an end table can all give you a place to put your loose items.
Keep Windows Bare
Bare windows allow in the maximum amount of light, which can make the room seem more spacious. Bare windows can also add a sense of height to a room. If you're uncomfortable with bare windows, use sheers for privacy. Sheers will prevent anyone from seeing into your home while letting light enter.
Take a "Less is More" Approach
Knickknacks and small decorative touches can take away your sense of space. To decorate your room and keep the sense of space, use a limited number of larger decorative pieces. A large vase, a beautiful lamp and a large painting can all add style without emphasizing the room's small size.
Install Shelving Up Top
Shelving installed near the ceiling helps to draw the eye upward while also giving you a place to put your clutter. Installing shelving near the top of the room also frees up floor space, which can make the room seem more spacious.
Decorating a small living room can be a challenge, although these tips can help to make the most of the small space. For more tips and help, contact an experienced interior designer, such as those at Persimmon Lane. He or she can show you how you can make your small living room seem larger and more spacious.
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